Coaching Requirements 

Volunteer as a Coach

Thank you for your interest in coaching our Science Olympians! Our coaching team consists of parent volunteers and high school students. There is no special education required. 

Coaching Requirements (General):

• Available to coach for 1-3 hours per week until the end of SO Season.
• Promptly submit attendance and citizenship records.
• Assist Head coach with documentation for the selection of Regional teams.
• Create lesson plan, teaching materials and tests/evaluation plan for your event..
• Available on the day of the San Diego Regional Competition.

All high school student coaches should have a level 2 cleared adult in their classroom at all times.    

Coaching requirements (Adults):

• Megan's Law Level II Clearance: FBI and DOJ Background Check. Free Fingerprinting Service is done through PUSD. You must obtain approval from a PUSD school site. 
• TB testing - every 4 years. Free TB testing is no longer available through PUSD. For more information, please see http://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Community/Volunteer.aspx.  

Supplies/ Reimbursement:

Most supplies are already available such as lab coats, goggles, magnifying glass. For budgeting purposes, please discuss with Head Coach and/or our treasurer prior to making a purchase. 

For reimbursement, please have your online orders sent to Del Norte high school.  Orders can be picked up at the financial office by the student after showing the online order receipt.  Submit the Request for Reimbursement Form and receipts (please retain copies for your records) to Johnson Li  (our treasurer) or email SO Team at dnscioly@gmail.com.